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Jefferson and Monticello, The Biography of a Builder
by John McLaughlin
- BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
- 1990
- PAPER
- 481 PAGES
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A biography of Thomas Jefferson with a focus on his passion for building. McLaughlin presents a detailed account of the painstaking design and construction of Monticello, the slaves and artisans who labored on its behalf, and a portrait of daily colonial life in Virginia. Nominated for the 1988 National Book Award, this is an insightful read for architecture and history buffs alike. With black-and-white photos and line drawings.
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